The 36-year-old, who appeared in Foyle's War, went missing on Thursday evening, but her sister has confirmed she's safe

Actress Honeysuckle Weeks has been found "safe and sound" hours after she was reported missing.

The 36-year-old, who played driver Samantha Stewart in Foyle's War, went missing from Chichester on Thursday evening.

But her sister Perdita Weeks confirmed she was OK tonight, tweeting: "Safe and sound thank you all xxxx."

Meanwhile Sussex Police tweeted: "We can confirm missing #Petworth woman Honeysuckle Weeks has been found safe and well, and is with police. Further updates to follow."

Police said in a statement: "Honeysuckle was found safe and well at a relative's address in London at about 7.45pm on Friday (29 July). Her relative contacted police to notify them of her appearance.

"She remained with police as of 10.45pm on Friday (29 July), prior to being returned to West Sussex.

"We're very grateful to everyone who expressed their concern for Honeysuckle and assisted in our appeal to help find her."

It came after Detective Kate Witt previously said in a statement: “We are concerned about Honeysuckle as her recent behaviour has concerned family and friends and she has expressed to them she is feeling anxious.

Honeysuckle Weeks has gone missing

Honeysuckle Weeks pictured in 2009 (Photo: Getty)

“Although she travels around a lot and has links in London and has family in Wiltshire, it is unlike her not to be in touch with family.

“If you read this Honeysuckle, please get in touch to let us know you are ok.”

Meanwhile, Sussex Police shared a photo of her and posted: "Please share to help us find Honeysuckle Weeks. She is 36 and went missing from Chichester on Thursday evening. She is from Petworth but has links to London and Wiltshire."